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Wildfire smoke from Canada has returned to the sky over Western New York, but it's not as bad as it was before
(WKBW-TV) BUFFALO, NY — We have been enjoying some of the finest mid-to-late summer weather weather imaginable across all of Western New York over the last few days. The combination of low humidity, a pleasant brand of warmth, and good visibilit has made conditions delightful especially for vacationers and those enjoying the great outdoors.
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
New York State Bans Companies From Doing This
It was super annoying when restaurants or other companies did this in New York State and now it is banned forever. You know when you find gift cards lying around the house and they are years old. Sometimes you might not have anything on them because the company deducts money off the gift card because you didn't use it within a certain time frame. Those days are long gone.
Are you a New York teacher spending your own money on school supplies?
Year after year, teachers in New York have had to fill in the gap left by their schools’ thin budgets for expenses as essential as classroom supplies. During the 2019-20 school year, New York teachers spent an average of $463 on school supplies, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Ninety-five percent of them purchased supplies with their own money. Some turn to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Donors Choose to cover the cost of basic items like crayons, pencils, and snacks for their students.Chalkbeat New York wants to know how teachers are preparing for the 2024-25 school year. In partnership with New York Focus, we’re collecting stories from teachers around the state.Are you a teacher purchasing school supplies out-of-pocket? How much do you plan to spend? Fill out the form below, and let us know if we can connect with you.This project was produced in partnership with New York Focus.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for affordable housing failed 2 years ago. Is ‘City of Yes’ different?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
How cold and snowy will this winter be in NY? Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts
Unpack your cold weather gear and prepare your snow shovels and umbrellas, a mix of rainy and snowy weather are expected to return this winter. The Farmer's Almanac predicts a season of "rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between." The publication recently published its Winter 2025 Extended Weather Forecast report, declaring a "wet winter whirlwind" for the months ahead. ...
Broome County Health Department Issues Bat Warning
The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) is getting ready for the annual surge in bat encounters and they want everyone else to be ready too. If you have pets, then now is a great time to make sure they are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. This could make a big difference in keeping them safe.
Apalachin man accused of choking victim in domestic incident
UNION, NY (CortacaToday) – A Tioga County man faces criminal charges in Broome County. Police recently arrested 27-year-old Casey Little, of Apalachin, after an investigation into an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Union. Little is charged with felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment.
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
25-year-old man fatally shot on South Salina Street
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man is dead after being shot on South Salina Street in Syracuse on Tuesday. Syracuse Police arrived at the scene on the 4100 block of South Salina Street at 11:59 p.m. for a reported shooting with injuries. Before officers arrived at the scene, the...
NY weather: Penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Clinton County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Clinton County. The storms are anticipated to bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
Broome County Health Department Issues Bat Warning
The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) is getting ready for the annual surge in bat encounters and they want everyone else to be ready too. If you have pets, then now is a great time to make sure they are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. This could make a big difference in keeping them safe.
NY weather: Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit New York Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Hamilton, Saratoga and Fulton counties. The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:29 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Americans can get free money from $19 billion pot in unclaimed cash – and all you do is search your name
OVER $19 billion in unclaimed funds is waiting to be claimed in New York State. A simple internet search can determine if you’re eligible for any of this money. Unclaimed funds accumulate when banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies, and other businesses fail to locate account holders or beneficiaries for dormant accounts.
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